Posted by:
sam
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Date: May 29, 2016 05:01PM
I spent decades assuming the church was true and I was falling short. I was disappointed in myself. I was full of guilt.
I kept trying harder and harder. I was totally consumed by the church every second, every hour, every day. I knew God would help me get there if I tried harder.
I tried harder and the harder I tried, the more I was disappointed in myself.
Finally, I took a hard look (after many years) and asked myself, Are you a better person today than years ago? I had to be honest and say, Hell, no. I was not better.
The church makes you feel guilty, makes you 100% dependent in every way possible (thoughts, actions, etc.). You are totally hooked after so long (if you follow every detail).
All of this happened long before I read the CES letter and dozens of other things.
This is a cult--plain and simple. Thanks for allowing me to share my feelings.